Luo Yan has always been ice and snow smart, and knew that Gu Ming had something important to talk to her grandfather, so after chatting a few words, she left first.

Of course, Luo Xiao is not stupid, and guessed that Gu Ming's arrival to deliver the painting should be just a reason.

After all, Gu Ming is a civil official, and he is highly used by the emperor, so he doesn't need to make a special trip to please him as a military general in the wilderness.

Therefore, as soon as her granddaughter left, she couldn't help but ask, "I don't know what Master Gu means here?" If you have something to say, you might as well say it directly. ”

Gu Ming subconsciously looked at the maid ring standing nearby, and smiled: "Can Luo Gong move and talk?" ”

Saying this, Luo Xiao knew it, and immediately got up and took Gu Ming to a secluded small hall.

This hall was the place he used to consult with his subordinates on important matters, and without his orders, his subordinates would not dare to approach at will.

After the two sides sat down, without waiting for Luo Xiao to ask, Gu Ming took the initiative to say: "Luo Gong, the junior took the liberty to come to visit this time, and there is really an important matter I want to ask Luo Gong to solve." ”

"Oh? What's the matter? ”

"That's the case, the younger generation also has some experience with Zhou Yi. Recently, I have nothing to do and deduce it, and I came up with a not very good hexagram......"

In fact, Gu Ming's statement is exaggerated.

If you want to talk about the art of deduction, he did understand something from Zhou Yizhong, but it can only be regarded as an entry level, and there is still a distance from getting better, far from reaching the level of Kong Ming's night observation of the sky and calculating the general trend of the world.

Of course, he was forced to do so out of desperation.

After all, the collusion between Prince Qing and Ni Chenggui is still inconclusive, but Xin Jiuniang's speculation based on various clues and ants.

If Gu Ming told the truth, Luo Xiao would inevitably ask the bottom line, how would Gu Ming answer?

Could it be that Princess Qing told me secretly?

Moreover, according to Gu Ming's side inquiry, this Ni Chenggui was a member of Luo Xiao's right-hand man back then.

The reason why Ni Chenggui was able to go alone and become the west of the town was that in addition to his own military exploits, he was also inseparable from Luo Xiao's strong recommendation.

Therefore, in the absence of conclusive evidence, if Gu Ming pointed out that Ni Chenggui had the intention of rebellion, Luo Xiao would inevitably be furious and make things worse.

Therefore, we have to pay attention to strategy and cut from the other side.

Luo Xiao's face was shocked: "Not a good hexagram? I don't know what Mr. Gu refers to? ”

Gu Ming didn't answer directly, but asked, "I wonder if Duke Luo has heard of the vision that happened in the sky when the junior was participating in the imperial examination?" ”

"Haha, how could the old man not know about the sensation in the whole capital...... Well? ”

Suddenly, Luo Xiao's eyes widened, and he looked at a ball the size of a sea bowl that appeared out of thin air at Gu Ming's fingertips, like a round crystal.

This is a hollow ball condensed by Gu Ming using the water control technique, which has a faint mist and crystals in it, and it looks a bit like the clouds and stars in the sky.

To put it bluntly, Gu Ming is called trickery to match the hexagram he said before.

"Luo Gong, look, this is the hexagram launched by the younger generation, this is the Western Regions, and here is Dayan.

At the junction of the Western Regions and Dayan, a large area of fog appeared...... According to the hexagram, it shows that this place is full of uncertainty, and there may be an unknown turmoil! ”

"Unrest?" Luo Xiao couldn't help but be taken aback: "You mean to say that the Fanzi of the Western Regions may invade my Great Yan Dynasty in a big way?" ”

"Judging from the hexagram, this possibility cannot be ruled out......"

"However, there are hundreds of thousands of troops guarding the western border pass, where do these Western Regions fans have the courage?"

"Luo Gong, the western part is vast, the battle line is quite long, and the enemy may also look for the weakest place in defense as a breakthrough point."

Luo Xiao shook his head: "This possibility is very small, tactically speaking, even if the enemy army successfully advances from the weakest place in defense, the disadvantages are obvious."

When the time comes, our army can completely cut off their retreat from the back, form a situation of encirclement, close the door and fight the dogs. ”

"Luo Gong is reasonable, the question is, what if...... I mean, if someone on our side has an affair with the enemy, deliberately releases water, or even joins forces with him...... The consequences would be unimaginable. ”

"This ......"

Luo Xiao frowned.

Then he glanced at Gu Ming with a solemn face and asked, "Why did Master Gu suddenly pay attention to the border war?" ”

"Luo Gong, this is inferred by the younger generation based on the hexagram, although it may not be effective, but this possibility cannot be ruled out.

As the so-called rise and fall of the country, it is the responsibility of the husband, not to mention that the younger generation is still a dignified bachelor of the Hanlin Academy......"

"Yes...... But Master Gu, for such a major matter, why don't you report it directly to the emperor? ”

"Back to Luogonghua, hexagram is very mysterious, full of all kinds of unknown variables.

It may not necessarily happen, but if it is to be reported to the court, it will inevitably lead to an immeasurable upheaval.

If the hexagram is accurate, it will inevitably startle the opponent and make the opponent change his strategy, or launch it in advance......

Therefore, the younger generation thought about it and finally thought of Luo Gong.

Because this matter should not be publicized, it should be investigated secretly to prevent trouble.

Luo Gongrong has been riding all his life, and there must be a way to find out about this matter......"

"Well, you have a point......

Luo Xiao nodded thoughtfully.

This kind of thing is indeed not suitable for investigation in a big way.

Although Luo Xiao will be suspicious of Gu Ming's statement, if there is a slight possibility, if there is really a general in the army and the Western Regions Fanzi secretly communicate with him...... The consequences are unimaginable.

"Luo Gong, this matter is not trivial, according to the ideas of the younger generation, this matter cannot alarm the generals stationed in the western border fortress, and when it is carried out in secret, it will not shake the morale of the army.

Here in the capital, the younger generation will also find a way to check to see if there are officials in the capital involved.

Of course, I hope that all this is a misjudgment of the younger generation.

There is no best, if there is, we can be regarded as seizing a step ahead and avoiding greater losses. ”

"Well, there's no harm in looking into such a big thing.

In fact, it is very simple to investigate, there is no need to alarm a group of border generals, just pay attention to the deployment of troops at the border pass at any time, once there is an unusual large-scale troop transfer, then there is probably a problem......

In this regard, Luo Xiao is an expert.

This is also the reason why Gu Ming thought of him first, instead of going to the military department Shangshu Fu Tianqiu.

After all, Fu Tianqiu has been in the capital for many years, and he is definitely far inferior to a veteran like Luo Xiao who has been fighting for decades for all kinds of dynamics in the army.

Although Luo Xiao has returned home, he has been in the army for decades, how can he not have any cronies and henchmen in the army?

"Well, this matter will bother Luo Gong a lot."

"Hehe, Master Gu's words are wrong! As you said before, the rise and fall of a country is the responsibility of the husband. In fact, the old man always felt that Mr. Gu's so-called hexagram might just be an excuse, what should he know? ”

"Huh?"

"It seems that the old man guessed correctly......"

Sure enough, Jiang was still old and spicy, Gu Ming couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Then he smiled bitterly and said: "Luo Gong is wise, but the younger generation is also forced to forgive, and I hope Luo Gong will forgive me." ”

"The old man knows that you are not an ordinary person, and being an official may just be an experience.

But no matter what, the old man believes in you. Since you didn't tell the reason, the old man also believed that you had a last resort, so the old man didn't ask anymore.

But don't worry, the old man will definitely send a reliable person to investigate this matter secretly, and he will notify you as soon as there is news. ”

Hearing this, Gu Ming couldn't help but stand up and saluted sincerely: "Thank you Luo Gong for your understanding!" ”

"Master Gu doesn't have to be polite, if you don't dislike the old man's old age, you can often come to have a few drinks with the old man when you have time in the future."

"Haha, Luo Gong is too modest, Luo Gong is full of red light, he is old and strong, most of them have also practiced the Taoist art of spitting, not to mention ordinary people, I'm afraid even if it is a tiger in front of you, it is just a sick cat."

This is not a compliment, Gu Ming still has this eyesight.

"Hahaha, the old man's old man was seen through by Master Gu at once......"

After chatting for a while, Gu Ming couldn't help but say goodbye: "Old Luo, the juniors have to go back to the Hanlin Academy to deal with some official business, and I will definitely come to the door to accompany Luo Lao to have a few drinks another day." ”

"Well, official business is important, let's have a good talk when you have time."

Afterwards, Gu Ming went to find Luo Yan and said a few words, and then said goodbye.

The Yasukuni Gong side has done it, and Gu Ming believes that some traces of spiders and worms will be found.

Then, Prince Qing will have to rely on him and Xin Jiuniang to find a way to find out.

There is also the old demon of Pudu Cihang, who always hides in the dark and stares, like a poisonous snake hunting in secret.

It seems that it is necessary to find an opportunity to take the initiative and meet this old demon for a while.

Of course, if you want to face this old demon, in addition to fighting mana, there is also a fighting method in the court.

In terms of Gu Ming's current conditions in all aspects, he is naturally far behind, after all, he is only a fifth-grade official now, and Pudu Cihang is the protector of the country.

If you really want to talk about official products, the protector of the country is a super product.

Although official character is not necessarily completely linked to status and power, there are certain determining factors.

Therefore, Gu Ming still has to work hard in this regard.

If you come step by step, slowly rise from the fifth grade...... Even if it is an official luck, I am afraid it will take more than ten or twenty years to be promoted to the first grade.

But obviously, according to the current development of the situation, I am afraid that in two or three years at most, Pudu Cihang will hollow out the court from top to bottom, and it will be all his people from top to bottom...... Or rather, demons and monsters.

At that time, what else was going on with Gu Ming? Even if he can protect himself, he can only go back to his hometown and stay in obscurity.

Besides, Gu Ming didn't have the patience to wait that long.

So you have to find another way.

However, this strange path is not a brain-wrenching thing for Gu Ming, how to say that he is also a traverser, and there are too many ideas to use......

Early in the morning, the emperor sent someone to summon Gu Ming into the palace.

On weekdays, Gu Ming's affairs in the Hanlin Academy are not heavy, they are very relaxed, mainly to do some literary and historical revision, editing and other work.

And he doesn't have to do a lot of things himself, because he still has a lot of books, compilations, and the like.

The size is also a leader, the leader, just coordinate the overall situation, and do the chores by himself.

It's just that Gu Ming's responsibilities are not only the affairs of the Hanlin Academy, but also responsible for giving lectures in the palace or giving advice to the emperor.

"Weichen see the emperor!"

Entering the imperial study, Gu Ming stepped forward and saluted the emperor who was sitting in front of the imperial case.

"Gu Aiqing is exempt!" The emperor smiled and raised his hand, then pointed to the chair on the other side: "Sit down, I want to talk to you about something." ”

"Emperor Xie!"

Gu Ming sat down in response, and subconsciously glanced at the wall behind the imperial case, on which hung the three-character scripture he had presented in the imperial garden last time, as well as the text panel written on the spot with history as a mirror.

It seems that the emperor really likes these two words, and they are actually hung in the most eye-catching place in the imperial study.

The other two calligraphy and paintings that had been hung before were moved to the side.

This made Gu Ming extremely pleased.

It's not vanity, but it can be seen from this that the emperor should appreciate these two words from time to time.

Then, these two characters will have a subtle effect to weaken the influence of Pudu Cihang......